Re-use of old nests versus the construction of new ones in the magpie Pica pica in the city of Sofia (Bulgaria)

Antonov, Anton (1977–2012); Atanasova, Dimitrinka

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Title: Re-use of old nests versus the construction of new ones in the magpie Pica pica in the city of Sofia (Bulgaria)

Abstract:

Nest re-use in a high density population of Magpies in the City of Sofia and its vicinity was studied during 1999-2000. The rate of nest re-use was significantly higher within the urban area (17%) as compared to the immediate rural surroundings within a distance of 1 km (7%). Re-used nests were on average higher above the ground than newly-built nests. The nest re-use rate was not related to breeding density, abundance or the mean height of available trees. Magpies re-using their old nests laid eggs significantly earlier compared to those building new nests. However, nest re-use did not confer other benefits on the reproductive output since clutch size, hatching and fledging success did not differ significantly between the two nesting strategies.

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Acta Ornithologica

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Resource Identifier:

oai:rcin.org.pl:45682

Source:

MiIZ PAN, call no. P.257-38-1 ; MiIZ PAN, call no. P.4568-38-1 ; click here to follow the link

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eng

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Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences

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Library of the Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Projects co-financed by:

European Union. European Regional Development Fund ; Programme Innovative Economy, 2010-2014, Priority Axis 2. R&D infrastructure

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Subject and keywords:

Magpie birds Bulgaria Sofia nest reuse breeding success Pica pica Corvidae Aves 1999-2000

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Acta Ornithologica
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Re-use of old nests versus the construction of new ones in the magpie Pica pica in the city of Sofia (Bulgaria) / Antonov, Anton (1977-2012)	Oct 2, 2020